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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1963
Page
1
The fire chief and his team urge careful fire practices at home this holiday season. They hope for quiet dinners and no firefighting calls, enabling families to enjoy Christmas without worrying about costs in January.
Christmas Parties on December 12 by VFW and Auxiliary at the Post Home. December 14 Burjes Home Demonstration Club Christmas Party at Mrs. Arnold Nollkamper’s home. December 15 Knights of Columbus Council 3081 annual party at the Catholic Parish Gym. December 16 Shiner Rotary Club Christmas Party and Ladies Night at Swank Restaurant. December 16 Hermann Sons Shi ner Lodge No. 20 at Hermann Sons Hall with 50 cent gift exchange per adult member.
Hospital list shows patients admitted this week including Fred Breithaupt Roger Breithaupt Mrs Edgar Kram Willie Zimmermann Mrs Mary Karasek Mrs Viola Schulz Mrs O C Henkhaus Daniel Miculka Mrs Thomas Hughs Mrs John Mikes Mrs John Pustejovsky Mrs Hattie Buske Mrs Charles Kresta Ernest Hajek Shiner Mrs Joe A Dvorak Hall ettsville Henry Wenske Mrs Daniel Fojtik Moulton Sam Brzozowski Bebe. Dismissals include Stanley Ivicic Ernest Karl Mrs Dennis Vrazel and baby girl Mrs Jim Vaclavik and baby girl Jim Rab Alois Kalina Mrs George Stavinoha and baby boy Louis Erdelt Cecil Floyd Mrs Daniel Patek and baby girl Mrs Louise Schacherl.
A Gazette representative visited business houses at the start of the week and found an exceptional display of Christmas gifts. Toys abound for children and a wide range of seasonal merchandise appeals to all family members, making Christmas shopping easy.
Max Fredrich a 32 year old Shiner resident and Tex Tan Welhausen saddlery worker fell seven feet into an elevator shaft basement. He suffered a head bruise and was moved from Yoakum hospital to Baptist Memorial in San Antonio where he was reported recovering. He is expected to stay about another week and can receive mail at Room 522 Baptist Memorial Hospital San Antonio Texas.
Postmaster Arthur Ward presents his annual Christmas tip sheet urging patrons to mail early. He outlines five steps: shop now, update mailing lists, send parcels promptly, address and mail cards with ZIP codes, and buy stamps while windows are uncrowded. He highlights 5 cent ZIP code stamps ensuring first class treatment and forward or return options if needed.
James Buske spent last week in the Texas Panhandle studying cotton stripping operations and gin practices. He observed peak harvesting around Lubbock, clear weather aiding stripper work, gins behind schedule, and a Acuff yard with 1237 bales awaiting ginning. He noted green and frozen balls slowing processes and visited top modern gins costing over 350000 dollars each.
A Social Security representative from Victoria Texas will be in Shiner at City Hall at 9 am Monday December 16 1963 to help file retirement survivor or disability claims and answer questions.
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department announces its New Year's Eve dance at Legion Park on Tuesday December 31 with Joe Patek and His Orchestra. Tickets are $1.00 and on sale now. donations or ticket purchases can be arranged by calling officials. No fireworks allowed on park premises.
The Methodist Church hosts a Christmas program at 6 30 Sunday night December 15 in the Fellowship Hall. The evening features carols and a Children’s Department play The Very First Christmas Morning. A collection benefits the Methodist Home at Waco followed by a Christmas tree and refreshments.
Funeral services held for Robert Maeker age 60 at 3 p.m. Tuesday December 10 in Shiner with burial in Shiner City Cemetery. Survived by wife Emilie Schmidt Maeker, son Raymond Maeker, three grandchildren, four brothers John Otto Louis, Adolph, one sister Mrs Willie Wegener and several other relatives.
VFW and Auxiliary hold a brief business meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday December 12 followed by a Christmas party. A memorial service is set for 7 30 p.m. PACK 232 Cubs and Den Mothers plan Christmas caroling at 5 p.m. Sunday December 22 at the Catholic Parish Gym. ST ISIDORE S Society meets Sunday December 15 at 1 p.m. in the gym. Knights of Columbus meet December 19 at 7 30 p.m. at the gym. Shiner Lodge No 20 meets December 16 at 7 p.m. in the Hermann Sons Hall with a Christmas party and gift exchange. Shiner PTA meets December 12 at 7 30 p.m. in the cafetorium. Shiner Business Men's Club asks members to wrap gifts at City Hall December 12 for distribution December 13.
The FHA hosts a Christmas centerpiece contest on Sunday December 15 from 3 to 8 PM. Entries must arrive at the High School Cafetorium by noon Sunday. A free will donation will support FHA activities.
The Shiner Volunteer Fire Department warns residents about Christmas fire hazards from lighting and decorations. It advises to avoid metal trees with lights, keep trees in water, use flameproof decorations, keep wires safe, avoid open flames, remove wrappings promptly, and supervise heat toys while protecting against fireworks.
Copy and advertising rush requested as the Good Will edition goes to press this weekend and mails on December 18. Businesses urged to rush copy and announcements by Friday noon December 13 with Christmas tide illustrations and season’s greetings. Representatives available to arrange bookings or staff may select content to please customers with Christmas wishes.
Maurice J. Morris a 66 year old Victoria district manager for Sonotone Hearing Aids was found dead from a gunshot wound in his car on a Calhoun County farm road. A .22 revolver and death by own action note were in the vehicle and a verdict of death from self inflicted gunshot wounds was returned. Funeral at Port Lavaca Cemetery and survivors listed.
Shiner Dance Club hosts a Christmas dance at Legion Park on Saturday night December 28 starting at 8 30 p m. Each member couple may bring a guest couple. Music by Ray Krenek and His Orchestra.
The Chamber of Commerce and Business Men's Club announce Santa Claus will arrive at Welhausen Park aboard a red fire truck at 5:00 p.m. on Friday December 13 1963. Milton Guettner will host a 4:00 p.m. PA carol program, Rev R A Tindall gives the invocation, Henry J Fietsam acts as MC, and Richard Williford chairs the event. The Shiner High School Concert Band performs in the park from 4:30 p.m. until Santa arrives, with carols and majorette numbers.
The Gazette requests readers to mail or postcard in holiday happenings. Report guests parties trips or other occasions for complete community coverage during the Christmas season.
Shiner post office will handle more Christmas cards this year than ever before says Postmaster Arthur Ward based on the history of the Yale greeting card. He cites industry estimates of six billion cards yearly and notes the tradition dates back to 1450 with a German woodcut and to London 1843 with Horsley’s first Christmas card.
Ludwik Joseph Zarsky Woodsboro funeral director and merchant died at home about 6 30 a m Saturday December 7 after a heart attack aged 67 He owned Zarsky Funeral Home and Zarsky Brothers Dry Goods Store Survivors include his wife four daughters four sons three brothers a sister and 15 grandchildren Rosary was recited at St Theresa s Church and the funeral Mass was held at the church Burial was in Mount Calvary Cemetery Refugio The ceremony was led by Rev Gregory Dean
GVEC mailed 85 000 patronage refunds to over 9000 members who received service in 1955 across Gonzales Guadalupe Lavaca and Wilson counties. The non profit co op has returned 884621 to consumers in nine years while planning future system improvements and setting reserves.
County Tax Assessor-Collector reminds voters poll tax of 1.75 dollars must be paid by January 31 1964 to vote in 1964 exemptions apply for those aged 60 before 1963 or turning 21 after January 1 1963 or during 1964 alternative exemptions for disabled persons and National Guard members tax may be paid by mail with name address precinct age state duration sex race citizenship birth country and birth date
The Shiner Cemetery Association will not hold a fall benefit social this year. All lot owners are asked to give a cash donation. those with perpetual care may donate if they wish. Contributions may be left at the First National Bank.
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